Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Procurement

Job Summary

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist supports the corporate strategic sourcing and vendor relations function and associated processes to ensure the company is strategically sourcing materials, equipment, and services with the highest level of quality and in the most cost-effective manner.

Essential Functions

- Triage purchasing requests to ensure timely and appropriate engagement
- Research internal customer needs and identify the best contracted vendor to provide products and/or services
- Facilitate Request for Quote (RFQ) activities for new and existing products and/or services
- Assist with the monitoring of contractual relationships to ensure that Client receives the highest quality of products and contracted services
- Establish and maintain partnerships with internal customers and vendors for maximum value and policy compliance
- Collaborate with legal to ensure contracts follow the contract review and approval process per company policy
- Analyze vendor contracts and recommend appropriate changes
- Negotiate contracts with vendors for favorable terms, services, and quality that comply with industry regulations
- Monitor active contracts expiring term report to assist with renewals
- Assist with annual review of all active contracts to ensure security, regulatory, and legal language are up to date
- Perform any other job-related duties as requested.

Education and Experience

- Bachelor's degree in business administration, procurement or related field required
- Equivalent years of relevant work experience may be accepted in lieu of required education
- Two (2) years of experience in strategic sourcing/purchasing/procurement required
- Previous experience in a healthcare environment preferred

Competencies, Knowledge and Skills





- Intermediate proficiency level with Microsoft Office
- Ability to make decisions and work independently
- Strong vendor relations and negotiation skills
- Ability to develop strategic vendor partnerships with select vendors that ensure increased value and long-term benefit to the organization
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Effective organizational skills
- Working knowledge of the application of strategic sourcing principles including spend analysis, concept and strategy development, market analysis and research, requirements definition, Statement of Work (SOW) development, Request for Proposal (RFP) development and management, vendor negotiations, contract development, vendor onboarding and management, and contract management

Licensure and Certification

- Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) or equivalent certification preferred

Working Conditions

- General office environment; may be required to sit or stand for extended periods of time
- Travel is not typically required

Genpact is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, colour, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, military/veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. Genpact is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.

Furthermore, please do note that Genpact does not charge fees to process job applications and applicants are not required to pay to participate in our hiring process in any other way. Examples of such scams include purchasing a 'starter kit,' paying to apply, or purchasing equipment or training.

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📌 Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Procurement (Centro)
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